CELESTIAL by Margaret K.

margarets1ofakind@gmail.com

I had previously done two art pieces based on "celestial" so it was a challenge to come up with a third.  This first photo is of a "full moon rising, Haida Gwaii" from when we were camping there in 1990, the year of a super moon.  The background navy was from old satin curtains.  The full moon was of white satin with Angelina and tulle stitched on top.  It was a perfectly clear night, but I decided to add the cheese cloth for dramatic effect!  A few Swarovski crystal stars and some eyelash wool wrapped around pipe cleaners for trees and depth.

 

 

My second "celestial" project was "Cosmic Ring".  I had just started dyeing fabric and had a pretty little piece ice dyed with a "nice" circular pattern.  I was thinking of fossilized ammonites.  We were cruising the Panama Canal and I wanted a hand project, so off to the bead store.  Lo and behold, more Swarovski crystals and one in particular called a "cosmic ring".  Title and theme established.  Finished on the Lido Deck!!

 

 

 

So this is my third celestial piece!  Again, I was not only hand dyeing fabric, but also playing with various tools and soy wax.  What fun!  I liked the dark multi coloured northern lights kind of effect of the dyes, and I really like what my  potato masher produced.  So,  drum roll, presenting  for your enjoyment, "Spudnik"!

 

 

 

More Swarovski crystals and a touch of Angelina to get a focal point.  Hologram thread over supporting spudniks as they return to their home base.  What more can I say.....